"If you're noticing that the children are behaving dangerously or if you're finding that the neighbors' cars are taking up more than their share of spaces, you should alert the parents, through a calm, civil conversation. If I'm reading this correctly, you have a few cars on the street and the neighbors have a few cars on the street, but you don't want them to park on the street."
"If this is the case, I'd presume it's because they're renters and you're a homeowner. I'd encourage you to let go of that belief. Indeed, a lot of your frustration could be alleviated by simply talking to all your neighbors. Is it really true that other neighbors think these are your kids? If they haven't bothered to talk to you, then what does it matter? Respectfully, your annoyance is not your neighbors' responsibility."
Streets in residential areas are generally shared space, and homeowners do not automatically have exclusive rights to limit neighbors' parking or children's use of the roadway. Homeowners associations may provide specific rules, but absent HOA restrictions the public street is for everyone. If children are behaving dangerously or cars occupy disproportionate space, approach parents or neighbors calmly and civilly to raise safety and parking concerns. Avoid assuming renters should yield to homeowners; resentment based on ownership status undermines productive solutions. Communicate your requests clearly, listen to neighbors' perspectives, and focus on safety rather than control.
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